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The Packaging Cost
Reduction Checklist

What to audit, what to ask every supplier, and what to actually look for in certification claims — before you commit to anyone.

Internal cost audit — 6 things most businesses have never properly checked
7 supplier questions to ask before you sign anything
Certification red flags — FSC, GRS, APCO, and what the claims don't tell you
4 signs you're already overpaying

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Four sections. One page each.

The checklist is designed to be worked through in under 10 minutes — before you brief a supplier, shortlist a manufacturer, or commit to an order.

01

Internal Cost Audit

  • Calculate true cost per unit
  • Map your packaging SKUs
  • Review MOQ over-ordering
  • Check invoice history
  • Measure damage rate
  • Benchmark against direct-source pricing
02

Supplier Questions to Ask

  • MOQ and volume discounts
  • Certifications + documentation
  • AU delivery lead times
  • Payment and consignment terms
  • Raw material price indexing
  • Factory audit availability
03 + 04

Certifications & Red Flags

  • FSC, GRS, APCO verification
  • Recyclability claim specifics
  • BRCGS / SQF food-grade signals
  • 4 signs you're overpaying right now

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